Isomalto-oligosaccharidesare glucose oligomers with a-D-(1,6)and a-(1,4)-linkages, including isomaltose,panose, isomaltotriose, isomaltopentose and higher branched oligosaccharides. The majority of oligosaccharides found in IMO consist of 3 to7 monosaccharide units linked together; however, disaccharides, as well as longeroligosaccharides(up to 9 units)are also present. The disaccharide fraction of IMO consists ofa-(1,4)-glycosidic bond linkedmaltose anda-D-(1,6)-glycosidic bond linked isomaltose, while maltotriosepanoseand isomaltotriose make up the trisaccharide fraction. Maltotetraose maltopentaose, maltohexaose, maltoheptaose, and small amounts of oligomers with 8 or highen degrees ofpolymerization(DP)comprise the remaining oligomers in the product.
IMO Properties:
Sweetness 40-50% Sucrose
Low Energy 2.4Kcal/g
Viscosity same as Sucrose
Water activity 0.75
High Heat & PH stability
IMO Functions:
Reduced frequency of stomach discomfort
Repair of damage on intestinal epithelial ultrastructure
Increased levels of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli
Prevent constipation
Reduced glycemic response
Prevent the growth of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides
Improve mineral absorption
